Tag Archives: wildlife
Moving In
A curious sight caught my attention this evening. Our resident squirrel is building her nest and she’s accessorized with this scrap of fabric from a long forgotten scarecrow. Just a few weeks ago we saw her trying to pull this scrap from … Continue reading
The Easter Squirrel
This cute little guy caught our attention on Easter Sunday. We found him just outside the living room window tugging on a piece of fabric that was stuck in a bush – a remnant of a long forgotten scarecrow. He … Continue reading
The Ultimate Granny Gadget Gift
My cameras have always been point and shoot. Recently, I told Mom that my next camera would be a digital SLR. Shortly after that conversation I received an email from Amazon – a Canon Rebel EOS T3i had been shipped … Continue reading
Duck Tracks
I went out to check for eggs this afternoon. This was my first clue that the ducks were not tucked away safe and sound in their yard. I followed the tracks and found a duckie super highway. They had been … Continue reading
What little visitor is this?
These are cute little tracks leading right up to the edge of the house. I’m just hoping whoever it is hasn’t taken up residence!
Who’s There?
Last night was cloudless, a full moon lighting the yard with an eerie glow. As I was falling asleep I heard the “who-who, who-who” of a great horned owl. As I listened to the owl’s lonely call, thoughts started turning … Continue reading
Squirrel Family: The Sequel
I was sitting on the porch this afternoon getting snow peas ready to blanch and freeze when I heard a chitter. I looked up and saw these two in Hannah’s bird house watching me. It’s been so long since I … Continue reading
Our Resident Squirrel Family
Do you see the eye peering out of the bird house below? Nope, not a bird. It’s our resident squirrel and family. Paul and I sat on the porch today during a chicken coop building break and watched three squirrels scurry … Continue reading
Little Thief
Every day the kitties take up their post at the dining room window where they have a great view of the porch and yard beyond. Today they became very anxious and alerted me to a little thief on the porch. … Continue reading
An Unwelcome Visitor
I really do enjoy the birds we have here at the house throughout the year. I have a number of bird feeders and put suet out in the winter. Bird watching from the comfort of our warm cozy house is … Continue reading
